The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopædia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework ... (1882)
Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 75
guineas a yard, and weremuch used in the court of Marie Antoinette. Fig. 117is an illustration of one of them, copied from one ofthe old order books of that date; but is much reducedin size, in order to take in its design. The flowers andground of this lace are worked in the same silk, andthe… … Fig. 117. CHANTILLY BLONDE LACE. That dyed buff colour is dipped in tan ooze. The skinis strong, soft, elastic, and warai in wear, is used for tightriding breeches for both sexes, as it does not wrinkle,and is otherwise suitable for that purpose, as well as forunder-vests, linings of petticoats,…
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